FAA allows Boeing to resume issuing airplane certificates

Investing.com -- The Federal Aviation Administration said today it will allow Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes at the end of the production process. The decision follows eight months of data review showing consistent production quality.

The FAA initially permitted Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for some 737 MAX and 787 airplanes in September 2025. Boeing and the FAA issued the certificates on alternating weeks during the review period.

Over the past eight months, the FAA found comparable production quality whether Boeing or the agency issued the certificates. The FAA said this data allowed it to safely return the responsibility to Boeing.

The change takes effect Monday, July 20, 2026.

"Safety drives everything we do, and this step forward is only possible because we are confident it can be done safely," said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. "Our inspectors will continue rigorous oversight of Boeing's production while focusing more of their time where it has the greatest impact—identifying and addressing potential risks earlier in the manufacturing process."

The FAA will maintain inspections, audits, and monitoring of Boeing's production system. This includes oversight of assembly activities, production quality trends, and compliance with approved type design and engineering requirements. The agency will also observe and assess Boeing's Safety Management System and safety culture.

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